Parching drought continues, illegal immigration debate in Durham and Jena 6 protests in the Triangle.
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WRAL News REWIND: Sept. 16-22
Parching drought continues, illegal immigration debate in Durham and Jena 6 protests in the Triangle.
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TOP STORY: Recent Rains Don't Dampen Drought
Recent rain provided little relief from the drought that has gripped the state in recent months, officials said in a report released Thursday morning.
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TOP STORY: Jena 6 Protest Resonates in Triangle
The symbolism surrounding one of the largest demonstrations in decades - including nooses hanging in trees - resonated with some in the Triangle.
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TOP STORY: Councilman: Policy Makes Durham 'Sanctuary' for Illegal Immigrants
A Durham City Councilman and mayoral candidate says a police policy on immigration status is making the city a sanctuary for illegal aliens.
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MONDAY: Texas Couple Pleads Guilty to Fatally Starving Son
A Texas couple accused of starving their 4-year-old child pleaded guilty Monday to second-degree murder and felony child abuse.
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TUESDAY: Raleigh Water Customers Have 4-Month Supply Left
City leaders detailed the drought at a meeting. The good news was the restrictions are helping. The bad news was that water levels continue to drop.
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TUESDAY: Chatham County Announces Stage 3 Water Restrictions
Due to extreme drought conditions and their serious impact on water supplies, the Chatham County Utilities Department has announced that Stage 3 mandatory water restrictions will take effect Monday.
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TUESDAY: Water Line Break Forces Early Dismissal at Raleigh School
Students at Martin Middle School in Raleigh were dismissed early Tuesday due to a water line break.
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WEDNESDAY: Wake Committee Offers Ideas on Building Schools
A citizens committee made recommendations to Wake County leaders and school system officials on how to better plan for new schools to accommodate the growing student population.
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WEDNESDAY: Triangle Supporters of 'Jena 6' Head to Louisiana
Busloads of people from the Triangle will join a rally in Louisiana to support the "Jena Six” later this week.
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WEDNESDAY: Wilson County Adapting to Water Boiling Order
About 1,500 customers in Wilson County have to boil their water.
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THURSDAY: Rocky Mount to Tighten The Taps More
Rocky Mount plans to put stricter water restrictions for both residents and businesses into effect in the coming weeks.
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FRIDAY: Durham Tightens Water Restrictions
Durham officials say if the city does not see any significant rainfall soon, it will only have enough water to last 76 days.
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FRIDAY: Plane Crashes Into Popular Clayton Restaurant; Pilot Killed
The pilot of a single-engine plane died Friday morning when the aircraft crashed into McCall's BBQ and Seafood Restaurant in Clayton, authorities said.
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FRIDAY: Moore County Authorities Investigate Girl's Murder
Detectives speculated that Emily Elizabeth Haddock was killed during a robbery gone wrong at her home near Vass on Friday.
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FRIDAY: FBI: Incident on Flight to RDU Posed No Threat
The FBI said a misunderstanding by an airline crew led to law-enforcement and emergency personnel surrounding a flight from Florida. Passengers were held at Raleigh-Durham International Airport for more than four hours.